Zellij
A terminal workspace with batteries included
Why it is included
A terminal workspace with batteries included
Best for
Users exploring vetted FOSS alternatives in this space (terminal multiplexer).
Strengths
- ~31,007 GitHub stars (per upstream list)
- Open source
Limitations
- Verify license, platform support, and security posture for your environment.
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